Full-Time Therapeutic Child Care Teacher Assistant

Objective: Responsible for teaching and meeting the nurturing needs of children enrolled in the Therapeutic Child Center under the supervision of Center Management and Lead Teachers.

Qualifications/Skills: Minimum of 18 years of age. One (1) year child care or related education or experience preferred.

Washington State Initial ECE certificate, or be in the process of obtaining the certificate.

Needs strong interpersonal communication, empathic, and multitasking abilities. Must maintain strict ethical and professional boundaries, willingness to work in a change- based environment, use critical thinking skills and maintain a basic knowledge of children/child development.

Special Requirements: Pass federal background check with no crimes/abuse against children, required on daily basis to stoop, knee, crouch, reach, stand, work in outdoor and indoor environments and lift 5 to 60 lbs. Diapering and potty-training assistance is a required duty.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality per CFR part 2, HIPAA, ethical conduct and professional boundaries
• Maintain an understanding Isabella House and TCC Center’s policies and procedures
• Report suspected abuse, neglect of children or health concerns to TCC Center Manager and/or other need to know agencies
• Meet the nurturing needs of infants, toddlers and preschool age children enrolled in TCC Center and provide for their safe environment as directed by Lead Teacher and TCC Center management
• Maintain a clean room environment (i.e. cleaning, food preparation, serving, janitorial duties, etc.)
• Attend weekly staffing meetings and other required training
• Other duties as assigned by TCC Center Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Spokane, WA 99201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Spokane, WA 99201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person